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A photo by Yogi. (Creative Commons-licensed.)
Toy review roundup
Jeff Parker reviews the Hot Toys Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End Captain Sao Feng (Limited version) and Elizabeth Swann 1/6 scale figures. Excerpt: “… the likeness to Chow Yun Fat is made more apparent …”
Michael Crawford reviews the Medicom Toy Real Action Heroes Jango Fett 1/6 scale figure. Excerpt: “… the price keeps him from getting four stars from me, but he’s a damn fine figure nonetheless.” (See also.)
Michael Crawford reviews the Sideshow Collectibles The Dead zombie ornament. Excerpt: “I have this guy already on my tree.”
yo go re reviews the Jazwares Mortal Kombat Deception Goro figure. Excerpt: “… a decent figure …”
yo go re reviews the Jazwares Mortal Kombat Deception Noob Saibot figure. Excerpt: “Though Noob’s hands are molded as closed fists, he comes with two swords. And no swappable hands.”
Artemis reviews the DC Direct Wonder Woman Agent Diana Prince figure. Excerpt: “… there’s no denying that ‘Diana Prince’ looks pretty sharp, and the action figure is all of that.”
Thomas Wheeler reviews the Hasbro G.I. Joe Adventure Team Danger in the Jungle set. Excerpt: “… gets my highest and most enthusiastic recommendation!”
Josh Bernard reviews the Nomura Space Battleship Yamato 1/1300 scale vehicle. Excerpt: “… a great solid peice that won’t break the bank.”
ExVee reviews the Bandai Power Rangers Jungle Fury Sound Fury Tiger Ranger figure. Excerpt: “… a further example of the gimmick not being well-executed …”
Dave Van Domelen reviews the Lego Exo-Force Deep Jungle 8114 Chameleon Hunter set. Excerpt: “It lacks the big ‘wow’ factor of the deforestation blade the Assault Tiger has …”
Dave Van Domelen reviews the Lego Exo-Force Deep Jungle 8111 River Dragon set. Excerpt: “Nice little mech …”
Dave Van Domelen reviews the Lego Exo-Force Deep Jungle 8112 Battle Arachnoid set. Excerpt: “Very nifty little mecha-arthropod.”
Chris Borthick reviews the Mattel DC Universe Classics Crime Stopper Batman, Orion, The Demon, Etrigan, Red Tornado, Penguin, and Rex Mason, the Element Man Collect and Connect figures. Excerpt: “This line is a must have for DC fans and superhero collectors alike.” (See also.)
Artemis reviews the Hasbro Transformers Movie Elita-One figure. Excerpt: “… it’s pleasing to see her get some attention in the form of her first-ever toy.” (See also.)
From days of old
BikerTrashWolf does a video review of the 2004 Hasbro Transformers Energon Inferno figure. Excerpt: “If you can get past his head, love him.”
Benson Yee reviews the 1988 Hasbro Transformers Pretenders Iguanus figure. Excerpt: “… a really neat example of a Pretender …”
Crochet
A photo by amigurmi. (Creative Commons-licensed.)
Toy links
Dirk the Daring (ver. Stikfas).
A custom figure by Tim Brown.
Biotron wax head.
“I used a 5-minute 2-part Mold Putty from Micro-Mark to make molds of the 2 sides that make up the Robotman head.”
Kup (ver. Transformers Animated) digibash.
SMOG photoedited a Transformers Animated Optimus Prime toy photo for this.
Lego Digital Designer. [via]
Play with virtual Lego bricks.
A Toy Maker’s Conscience. [via]
“… the profile of an average worker at Mattel’s plant in Guanyao, China, for example, is a woman in her 20s who earns $175 a month for a 60-hour week.”